Basic breastfeeding tips

You’ll soon get to know your baby’s ways and your feeding relationship and routine will develop. Here are some things to bear in mind at the beginning:

  • Never make a hungry baby wait to be fed
  • Don’t leave your baby to cry for a long time when they’re very tiny
  • Babies vary hugely when it comes to how long they feed for, and how big the gap between feeds – there is no set pattern that your baby should conform to
  • Your baby’s digestive system works better and will become more settled if he’s encouraged to take full feeds rather than snacks - resulting in less wind and colic. That way, his system has a chance to digest one meal before starting another

Nutrition for babies

Breast milk is the best nutrition for babies. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of your baby's life. Breastfeeding can also continue during and beyond the introduction of solid foods.

When you are breastfeeding, good nutrition is vital for you and your baby. Continue with the healthy diet you were following during pregnancy and try not to skip meals.

Combining breast and bottle feeding can affect your breast milk supply.

If you decide not to breastfeed, this decision may be difficult to reverse if you change your mind.

For further advice on feeding options, always contact your health visitor or midwife.

*No.1 claim refers to Philips AVENT overall brand

Based on December 2010 TNS online satisfaction survey conducted among more than 10,000 female users of childcare brands and products in the USA, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Russia and China.

 

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